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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Public Safety: Anoka County Recognizes Emergency Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Anoka County honors emergency dispatchers during Telecommunicators Week, recognizing their 24/7 role coordinating 911 responses across law enforcement, fire, and EMS.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Anoka County Public Safety: Anoka County Recognizes Emergency Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Government Commissioner Marion Greene’s Sheriff Funding Remarks Ignite Debate Over Public Safety Role and Budget

Commissioner Marion Greene’s remarks on sheriff funding spark debate over public safety roles after a $11.7M–$15.4M budget overrun in Hennepin County.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hennepin County Government Commissioner Marion Greene’s Sheriff Funding Remarks Ignite Debate Over Public Safety Role and Budget

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Coon Rapids Wed. Apr 15 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Public Safety: Severe Weather Awareness Week Underway Across Minnesota - Statewide Tornado Drills Set for April 16

Minnesota observes Severe Weather Awareness Week; statewide tornado drills set for April 16 to test alerts and promote preparedness ahead of peak storm season.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Public Safety: Severe Weather Awareness Week Underway Across Minnesota - Statewide Tornado Drills Set for April 16

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Kasey Kollross‪ Coon Rapids Opinion - Fri. May 29 2026

Minnesotans Fought for the Right to Grow Their Own Cannabis. A Federal Rule Could Take It Back.
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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

MINNESOTA MATTERS | Beneath the Surface: What Coon Rapids’ Infrastructure Push Reveals About the Future of Minnesota’s Suburbs

Coon Rapids’ infrastructure push highlights aging systems, growth pressures, and rising costs, reflecting broader funding and maintenance challenges across Minnesota suburbs.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNESOTA MATTERS | Beneath the Surface: What Coon Rapids’ Infrastructure Push Reveals About the Future of Minnesota’s Suburbs

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Begins Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing April 13; Residents Advised of Temporary Water Discoloration

Coon Rapids begins hydrant flushing April 13; temporary water discoloration may occur, but water remains safe as crews maintain system quality and reliability.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Local Government: Coon Rapids Begins Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing April 13; Residents Advised of Temporary Water Discoloration

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Inside FairPlay Entertainment: How Matt Allen and Ryan Hayes Are Rebuilding Access, Dignity, and Creative Power in Minnesota

FairPlay Entertainment builds an affordable St. Paul studio expanding access, supporting diverse artists, and strengthening Minnesota’s music scene.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

BUILDERS OF MINNESOTA | Inside FairPlay Entertainment: How Matt Allen and Ryan Hayes Are Rebuilding Access, Dignity, and Creative Power in Minnesota

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

Former University of Minnesota Police Chief Matt Clark Appointed Golden Valley Police Chief

Golden Valley appoints Matt Clark as permanent police chief after serving as interim, citing his leadership, experience, and ability to stabilize the department.

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Coon Rapids Tue. Apr 14 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Healthcare & Public Policy: Hennepin Healthcare Cuts Jobs, Services as Lawmakers Weigh Tax Plan to Address $50M Deficit

Hennepin Healthcare cuts jobs and services amid a $50M deficit as lawmakers weigh a sales tax increase to stabilize the safety-net hospital and preserve care.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Healthcare & Public Policy: Hennepin Healthcare Cuts Jobs, Services as Lawmakers Weigh Tax Plan to Address $50M Deficit

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Coon Rapids Mon. Apr 13 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 | Argentina After Destiny: The Weight of Winning and the Unfinished Story of a Champion

Argentina enters World Cup 2026 as defending champion, shifting from pursuit to expectation, with success depending on sustaining discipline, continuity, and post-victory momentum.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

WORLD CUP 2026 | Argentina After Destiny: The Weight of Winning and the Unfinished Story of a Champion

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Coon Rapids Mon. Apr 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Public Safety Coon Rapids Police Report 4,244 Calls for Service in March, Data Reflects Broad Range of Community Needs

Coon Rapids Police handled 4,244 calls in March, led by traffic stops, medical and domestic calls, reflecting varied community needs despite a monthly decline.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Public Safety Coon Rapids Police Report 4,244 Calls for Service in March, Data Reflects Broad Range of Community Needs

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Coon Rapids Mon. Apr 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Cadets Raise Funds for State Training Conference

Blaine Police cadets raised $800 at Cub Foods to attend a statewide training conference, supporting youth development and hands-on public safety experience.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Blaine Police Cadets Raise Funds for State Training Conference

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Coon Rapids Mon. Apr 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | THE POWER OF HER: Ebony Eromobor on Building What Was Missing Through Culturally Specific Healing

Ebony Eromobor builds a culturally specific therapy practice expanding access to care, addressing systemic gaps, and supporting community healing and long-term impact.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | THE POWER OF HER: Ebony Eromobor on Building What Was Missing Through Culturally Specific Healing

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Coon Rapids Mon. Apr 13 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Lawmakers Advance AI School Surveillance Pilot, Raising Safety and Privacy Debate

Minnesota lawmakers advance $4M AI school surveillance pilot to detect threats, sparking debate over safety benefits, privacy risks, and effectiveness.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Lawmakers Advance AI School Surveillance Pilot, Raising Safety and Privacy Debate

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Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Meet Your Legislator 2.0: Inside Uncertainty with Cedrick Frazier, Governance Under Pressure, and Minnesota at a Defining Moment

Rep. Cedrick Frazier describes a divided Legislature navigating uncertainty, fraud oversight, and rising costs while balancing urgency with real impacts on Minnesotans.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | Meet Your Legislator 2.0: Inside Uncertainty with Cedrick Frazier, Governance Under Pressure, and Minnesota at a Defining Moment

Tom Akaolisa Editor

Coon Rapids Sun. Apr 12 2026

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids: Spring 2026 Brings Major City Projects, Policy Proposals, and Community Programming

Coon Rapids advances spring 2026 agenda with infrastructure upgrades, proposed sales tax, safety measures, and expanded community programming affecting residents citywide.

Tom Akaolisa Editor

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids: Spring 2026 Brings Major City Projects, Policy Proposals, and Community Programming

Tom Akaolisa Editor